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Table 18-3Factors to be Considered in Management of Cold Nodules

History	Physical Examination	Laboratory tests
Radiation	Size	FTI
Age	Fixation	Antithyroid antibodies
Sex	Cystic nature	TG
Duration	Tenderness	Chest Xray film
Local Sysmptoms	Adenopathy	Fine needle aspiration
Growth	Diffuse/local process	Ultrasound scan
MEN Syndrome	Vocal cord paralysis	?) Isotope scan
Thyrotoxicity	Single vs multiple	?) Xray soft tissues of neck
Geographic residence
Family History

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